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YP05 FRN

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,547 mi
Last recorded106,547 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FRN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 106,547 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both o/s and n/s front hub assemblies are very corroded

both o/s and n/s rear brake back plates are very corroded

parking brake has very little reserve travel and only just reached minimum requirements for mot

Pass 19 Jun 2025 105,791 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 100,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 96,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,514 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 59,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 59,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,249 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,278 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,160 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 32,157 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,301 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,236 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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YP05 FRN is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP05 FRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YP05 FRN registered?

YP05 FRN is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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